An 1815 volcanic eruption in Indonesia was followed by a three-year famine around the world. How was the volcano linked to the famine?

A. The eruption's ash and gas significantly dimmed the sun.

B. The eruption's heat and energy killed all the farmers in its path.

C. The eruption preserved an ancient human civilization.

D. The eruption killed many local people.

E. The eruption contributed to global warming.

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Harper Ellis

16 May, 00:21

An 1815 volcanic eruption in Indonesia was followed by a three-year famine around the world. How was the volcano linked to the famine?

A. The eruption's ash and gas significantly dimmed the sun.

B. The eruption's heat and energy killed all the farmers in its path.

C. The eruption preserved an ancient human civilization.

D. The eruption killed many local people.

E. The eruption contributed to global warming.

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Alicia Oneal · Answer 1

E. The explosion released lots of ash and gas, significantly depleting the ozone layer. It allowed more UV rays to get through, and the crops withered. So food couldn't be produced, which led to a famine.